[Hiring] Accessibility Engineer @Nerdy

Role Description

Nerdy is seeking a hands-on Accessibility Engineer to continuously identify, remediate, and verify WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility issues directly in the production codebase. This remote, full-time role owns the full accessibility lifecycle across multiple product experiences, leveraging AI tools to accelerate testing and fixes in a fast-paced, AI-native environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in accessibility testing AND remediation (not audit-only roles)
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria
• Proficiency with assistive technologies: screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), keyboard-only navigation
• Ability to write and ship code fixes: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (familiarity with ARIA attributes, semantic markup, focus management)
• Experience with accessibility testing tools (axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, Pa11y, or similar)
• Comfort using AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or similar)
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)

Requirements

• Find accessibility issues continuously:
• Run accessibility tests across four product experiences in priority order: Landing/Lead Pages (LLP), Student Experience, Tutor Experience, and Admin/Teacher Experience.
• Use screen readers, keyboard navigation, and automated scanning tools to identify WCAG 2.1 AA violations.
• Fix them in the codebase:
• Write and ship code fixes directly, involving adding ARIA labels, correcting semantic HTML, fixing focus management, adjusting color contrast, and ensuring keyboard navigability.
• Work in the production codebase, not in a separate report.
• Use AI tools to move fast:
• Leverage Claude Code, Gemini, and other AI-assisted development tools to accelerate remediation across a high volume of pages and components.
• Keep pace with constant shipping of new features and products.
• Support annual VPAT compliance:
• Drive continuous accessibility improvement while ensuring that the annual external VPAT audit is a formality, not a surprise.
• Cover new products as they launch:
• Ensure every new product and feature change is accessibility-tested and remediated as part of the ongoing workflow.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Advancement: Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs).
• Retirement Made Simple: 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• A Remote-First Culture: Embrace flexibility across time zones and working styles.
• Flexible Time Off: Recharge on your terms, ensuring maximum productivity.
• Continuous Learning: Access an all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household.
• Supercharge with AI: Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow.
• You’re Covered: Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.